How much do Discogs and PayPal take?
US seller, PayPal Checkout 3.49% + $0.49, $6 shipping:
| Item price | Discogs fee | PayPal fee | You receive |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5 | $0.99 | $0.87 | $9.14 |
| $10 | $1.44 | $1.05 | $13.51 |
| $20 | $2.34 | $1.40 | $22.26 |
| $30 | $3.24 | $1.75 | $31.01 |
| $50 | $5.04 | $2.44 | $48.52 |
| $100 | $9.54 | $4.19 | $92.27 |
| $250 | $23.04 | $9.42 | $223.54 |
The Discogs fee stops at $150, reached when the item and shipping come to $1,666.67.
How it works
Discogs charges a 9% selling fee on both the item price and the shipping, with a minimum of $0.10 and a maximum of $150 in US dollars. Listing is free. The fee is taken from the buyer's payment as a "Partner Fee" when the buyer pays. PayPal, which processes Discogs payments, takes its own fee from the same payment; for a US seller paid through PayPal Checkout that is 3.49% + $0.49. Discogs does not say which PayPal rate each payment uses, so the calculator lets you choose PayPal Checkout or a card payment (2.99% + $0.49), and applies it to the item price plus shipping.
Worked examples
- A $30 record with $5 shipping: Discogs takes 9% × $35 = $3.15 and PayPal takes 3.49% × $35 + $0.49 = $1.71, so you receive $30.14.
- A $100 box set with $10 shipping: Discogs takes $9.90 and PayPal $4.33, so you receive $95.77.
- A $2,000 rare pressing with $20 shipping: 9% would be $181.80, so the $150 cap applies. PayPal takes $70.99, so you receive $1,799.01.
Common questions
How much does Discogs take from a sale?
9% of the item price plus shipping, at least $0.10 and at most $150. PayPal also takes its processing fee from the payment. On a $100 record with $10 shipping, Discogs takes $9.90 and PayPal $4.33, and you receive $95.77.
Does Discogs charge fees on shipping?
Yes. The 9% applies to the shipping as well as the item, so on a $30 record with $5 shipping the fee is $3.15, not $2.70.
Is there a maximum Discogs fee?
Yes, $150 per sale in US dollars, reached when the item and shipping come to $1,666.67. PayPal's processing fee has no cap.
Why are my Discogs fees more than 9%?
Because PayPal's processing fee comes on top, and its $0.49 fixed part weighs heavily on cheap records. On a $5 single with $3 shipping, Discogs takes $0.72 and PayPal $0.77, which together are 18.6% of $8.
Can I add PayPal fees to the buyer's price?
No. Discogs' seller rules do not allow sellers to charge buyers for PayPal fees. Build them into your item price instead: switch the calculator to 'Price to ask'.
What does this calculator leave out?
VAT and other taxes on Discogs' fee, PayPal's international and currency conversion fees, sales tax the buyer pays, and sellers outside the US. It uses Discogs' help page on selling fees and PayPal's US fee page.
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Sources
- Source: Discogs selling fees (Checked 2026-10-27)
- Source: PayPal US merchant fees (Checked 2026-10-19)